The Nissan VQ35DE is a 3.5L V6 used in a vast number of Nissan vehicles from 2001 to the present day. That says something about its dependability and overall design. The VQ35 was used in some of the most popular JDM cars of the early 2000s. Some examples include the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35. Here you can find multiple VQ35DE articles ranging from our VQ35 Complete Engine Guide to a guide specifically about the most common Nissan VQ35DE Engine Problems.
Every once in a while, an engine comes around that is simply too good to ignore. That can certainly be said for the Nissan VQ35DE V6 engine. After taking the reigns from the popular Nissan VG V6 engine series, the VQ platform had a lot to live up to. Luckily, things only got better, and…
While the 350Z provides pretty impressive performance from the factory, very few owners keep them in stock form. That’s likely because there are too many tempting performance-enhancing parts out there for them these days. In the 20 years since the 350Z’s release, it has become a favorite in multiple enthusiast communities and has huge aftermarket…
The Nissan VQ35DE and VQ35HR in the 350z are both great engines. They deliver great performance, power, and sounds. VQ35 engines are also easy to upgrade and mod for more power. Among one of the best upgrades includes a set of Nissan 350Z headers. It’s a great power mod that also comes with plenty of…
The Nissan 350Z & Infiniti G35 made their original debut with the VQ35DE 3.5L V6 engine. In 2007, Nissan introduced the VQ35HR engine for the final years of the models. Then came the VQ37VHR 3.7L V6 for the newer 370Z & G37 models in 2009. Despite these engines sharing the same engine family there are…
The Nissan Altima and Altima Coupe may not be the fastest cars around. However, they can be great project cars to upgrade and modify. Modded Nissan Altimas with the 2.5 and 3.5 can offer good performance in a reliable and affordable package. That is a good combo for anyone, but it’s especially true for people…
Early G35 models will dyno in the 220-240whp range whereas the rev-up G35’s will dyno closer to 250whp bone-stock. With just a few bolt-on modifications we can add about 50whp on top of these numbers. However, without expensive forced induction upgrades the G35 is going to be capped around 290whp for rev-up models and 270whp…
The 370Z came out at the end of the 350Z era, and upped it with an additional 0.2L of displacement and an extra 44 horsepower. It does however come in at a bit higher of a price point, begging the question of whether or not it is worth it over the 350Z, an established platform…
The Nissan 350Z is an awesome drivers that many car enthusiasts still appreciate to this day. It’s powered by the 3.5L VQDE35 through 2006 and the VQ35HR for later models. With 287+ horsepower from the factory it already offers solid performance. However, those looking to push the 350Z to the next level should consider a…
Nissan’s VQ35DE is a 3.5L V6 engine that began production in 2000. It’s a long running engine that Nissan is still making to this day. The 3.5 V6 offers 228-300 horsepower, depending upon the specific model. It’s a great performance engine that also offers solid reliability and longevity. However, the VQ35 still has a few…
